Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

But if they skip handwashing, don’t carefully sanitize equipment and surfaces, or ignore cross-contamination hazards, they could cause an expensive, damaging food breach. Tech solutions boost efficiency, productivity, and automation, allowing your restaurant to do more, even with fewer hands on deck.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

These practices include using energy efficient lighting (79 percent of restaurant operators said they use CFL or LED lighting), engaging in recycling (65 percent of operators recycle cardboard and paper) and reducing food waste (22 percent donate leftover food and 14 percent compost food waste).

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Recycling Sustainability Loyalty Program Social Media 567

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 11, 2024

Brands can switch to plant-based, compostable containers and cutlery made from renewable materials. Additionally, they can foster a culture of environmental responsibility within the business by composting food scraps, donating excess inventory, and educating staff on sustainability best practices.

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2024 Customer Experience Compost Loyalty Program 473

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 2, 2019

Use Efficient Equipment. That’s why the right equipment – a highly efficient dishmachine for instance – can make a big difference. Free online tools like the Ecolab Smart Water Navigator can help you answer these questions and determine the smartest course of action for your own operations.

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Management Management Waste Sustainability 297

Culinary Cues

AUGUST 22, 2022

The kitchen was not filled with the most sophisticated equipment and certainly not computerized. Instead of thirty-gallon trash cans spread out through the kitchen, there were two much smaller cans, a recycling bin, and tubs for compost. This restaurant was their house, and they had a handle on how the house was doing.

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Seating Front of House Back of House Cash Management 474

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2019

In fact, quality impacts the entire dining experience, including how well equipment functions and ultimately supports the staff’s ability to efficiently serve its guests.” The percentage of cultivated land equipped for irrigation is inadequate to meet global needs.

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2019 Compost Mobile Ordering Online Ordering 322

Perfect Daily Grind

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

We also use compostable and recyclable items, so our landfill bin is only a quarter-full every two weeks.”. This can include staff training, replacing certain equipment with more sustainable alternatives, and informing customers about new systems like reusable cup schemes.

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Waste Compost Recycling Sustainability 207

Goliath Consulting

MAY 19, 2020

They also offer all serving utensils with compostable options. Foodee confirms and passes the order to the restaurant, and the restaurant prepares the food by the indicated pickup time, where Foodee drivers will take, package and present to the clients, including catering set up and quality assurance. TAKE ADVANTAGE OF TRENDS.

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Catering Social Media Online Ordering Loyalty Program 378

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 16, 2021

What issues have affected the industry over the last five years in the topics of marketing, design, operations, law, finance, technology and equipment? Mark Hoefer, General Manager, Le Bilboquet Atlanta. Think paper straws versus plastic. The focus is to cut down the impact we have on the environment.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 24, 2020

So when the next pandemic, tornado, hurricane or any disaster strikes, they will be ready and equipped to weather the storm.” Said Graves, “I don’t just want to help these restauranteurs come back, I want them to come back stronger. Beyond Technology. It's another outstanding option for our customers."

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Guest Recovery Kitchen Safety Mobile Ordering Food Safety 539

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 16, 2019

Additionally, while other smoothie establishments use gallons of water to clean each blender, Ono’s patent-pending automated self-cleaning blender and robotic systems use 28x less water because it only needs to clean the blade and because it’s blended in the customer’s compostable cup. Parts Town and Heritage Combine.

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Food Truck Customer Service Customer Experience Front of House 317

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 17, 2020

Curry Up Now also limits their disposal waste by using real plates, silverware and cloth napkins in-house and packaging all to-go orders in recyclable and compostable containers. Taco Bell committed to making all consumer-facing packaging recyclable, compostable or reusable by 2025 worldwide. Taco Bell's 2020 Commitments.

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Goliath Consulting

MARCH 14, 2020

With styrofoam losing favor over more environmentally friendly materials, restaurants are turning to new and innovative products like reusable or compostable containers, then relying on insulated bags to keep meal deliveries hot or cold (5). Taco Bell, too, pledged compostable, recyclable packaging by 2025 (14). Conclusion.

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Delivery Food Compost Recycling 170

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 9, 2021

But costs aren't the only problem here; more waste means more hauling fees, landfill fees, increased equipment costs, and more. These wastes can also be transported to landfills to make compost manure and enrich the soil. Organic food waste can be recycled for use as renewable energy sources.

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Waste Management Management Recycling 508

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

The sweepstakes, featuring a grand prize of $10,000 worth of state-of-the-art tech equipment for an ordering and payment system, and $1,500 worth of carryout packaging, can be found at www.smithfieldgood2go.com. “Increasing and improving the recyclability of cups is a vital part of our work within the NextGen Consortium.

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Serving White Paper Food Recycling 517

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

For example, compostable materials, such as biodegradable packaging and utensils made from renewable resources, have gained widespread acceptance. This requires a modular design approach, from adaptable kitchens to multifunctional dining spaces.

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Fast Casual Fine Dining Customer Service Customer Experience 294

Perfect Daily Grind

MAY 10, 2022

Firstly, they require a significant investment in equipment as well as needing land to be built on. The cost of buying, installing, maintaining, and eventually upgrading the milling equipment has to be accounted for,” James tells me. The husks can be reused for various purposes, including fuel, compost, or animal feed.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 3, 2023

In 2023, many operators want to keep moving toward the edge, with more than four in ten planning investments in equipment or technology to increase front- and back-of-the-house productivity. Most operators still consider their use of technology as mainstream rather than leading edge.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 12, 2020

Made with #5 polypropylene, customers can recycle the K-Cup® pods by peeling and disposing of the lid, composting or disposing of the grounds, then recycling the remaining empty cup. Each EGOpro Active Tag is equipped with a unique serial number and has the potential to be connected to a custom software solution.

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Mobile Ordering Online Ordering Food Order Hospitality 376

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

In essence, this shift should lead restaurants to embrace the idea of maintaining a truly “intelligent” smart kitchen, one that will be tech-equipped to continue evolving with consumer demands. Guests will demand a personalized journey when food is delivered to their door.

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Mobile Ordering Front of House Customer Service Customer Experience 539

Focus POS

JANUARY 16, 2020

Recycling and composting, selling non-GMO foods, and phasing out non-recyclable plastics are among the other practices Gen Z seek out in a restaurant. The first step is to equip your restaurant with the right tools for success. “Fresh, organic, sustainable” gets them in the door, and ingredient transparency is crucial to keeping them.

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Social Media Recycling Influencer Compost 128

Perfect Daily Grind

JANUARY 27, 2023

Uganda Coffee Development Authority distributes wet processing equipment to 35 local farmers and co-operatives. JDE Peet’s to launch fully compostable coffee capsule in 2023. The Italian coffee equipment manufacturer says the 2% drop in 2022 revenue, which totalled €3.16 billion (US $3.4 during the same period.

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7 Shifts

JULY 20, 2024

You can also put up policies to specifically reduce waste, such as using food scraps for compost. Meanwhile, a higher margin above 15% may signal an opportunity to invest in growth, such as expanding the restaurant, upgrading equipment, or enhancing the customer experience.

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Restaurant365

JULY 14, 2021

With accurate sales numbers in hand, your managers are better equipped for purchasing new inventory and optimizing food waste reduction. In addition to training staff on proper food storage guidelines, make sure to keep up with equipment maintenance for your coolers and freezers. Compost all remaining food waste.

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Waste Compost Food Inventory 78

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

Not only does the round box contain less overall packaging compared to a typical square pizza box, it's also industrially compostable (where available) and interlocks easily to ensure a smoother delivery. In other words, no pizza insurance policy needed and freed up space in the fridge for leftovers.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 6, 2022

According to CalRecycle, “businesses are required to subscribe to and participate in their jurisdiction’s organics curbside collection service OR self-haul organic waste to a specified composting facility, community composting program, or other collection activity or program.”

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Future Food

DECEMBER 5, 2019

The quality of food, beverage & service must evolve together with an environmentally-sustainable perspective - from responsibly sourced materials, compostable packaging and “smart” designed equipment to paperless menus. The future of eating out is greener.

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Perfect Daily Grind

OCTOBER 1, 2022

OCRI uses recyclable and compostable packaging and has reduced food waste in its coffee shops to less than 3%. Exhibitors at this year’s event will include roasters, coffee shop owners, and roasting equipment manufacturers. Ozone Coffee and Hasbean (OCRI) achieve B Corp certification.

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2022 2023 Point of Sale Recycling 179

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Other approaches to reducing your carbon footprint can be achieved from initiatives such as increasing recycling, reuse of packaging as well as reducing waste that goes to landfill for example by offering compostable or even edible packaging and reducing food waste. Energy production is the most carbon polluting of all industries.

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Food Supply Transportation Compost Waste 520

Ken Burgin

JULY 5, 2022

Great Wrap – the cling wrap that’s completely compostable. Eversys espresso machines – awesome equipment that grinds, tamps, preps milk and dispenses. Reduction Revolution specialise in low-energy lighting and equipment, plus devices to measure consumption and identify saving points. Goodbye barista? Helpful people.

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Kitchen Safety Food Safety Website Management Online Ordering 78

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

yrKing, leading food prep equipment manufacturer, has introduced the BBS Flex, a new series of Breader Blender Sifter (BBS) models. WinCup serves an impressive blue-chip client base of distributors, restaurant chains and fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) retailers that include Fortune 100 businesses with globally recognized brands.

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Fast Casual Casual Menu Mobile Ordering 405

Lavu

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Invest in proper storage areas equipped with technologies that help maintain the freshness of perishable items. Compost Any Wasted Food Your Restaurant Can Converting organic waste into compost is an environmentally friendly practice, transforming waste into nutrient-rich soil.

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Waste Food Compost Restaurant Law 78

Ken Burgin

JUNE 7, 2022

Melissa Goffin from Redgum BBQ talked about how central sustainability is to everything they do – from using local timber for the BBQ, choice of packaging, composting, waste reduction and energy use. I rethought my approach when I hosted a panel on the topic at the National Restaurant Conference in Melbourne.

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The Restaurant Times

JANUARY 13, 2022

Purchase Kitchen Equipment. A significant slice of the capital outlay of a bakery business goes into purchasing the kitchen equipment. Some of the equipment that goes into the priority list include worktables, dough preparation tools, proofing cabinets, and bakery ovens. Marketing And Promotion.

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Waste Kitchen Safety Equipment Social Media 52

Hot Schedules

APRIL 20, 2019

Consider the energy, water, fertilizer, equipment and labor that takes to produce each ingredient, and the same for any packaging required. Finally, what can’t be used or repurposed on your menu should get composted. Composting lets food break down properly, and return nutrients to the soil. Conclusion.

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Waste White Paper Cash Management Inventory 60

MBB Hospitality

JULY 7, 2024

Simple steps like scheduling routine maintenance for kitchen equipment also ensure optimal performance and energy savings. Composting food scraps, donating surplus food, and adopting zero-waste initiatives can help reduce overall expenses. Focus on Sustainable Practices Sustainability and cost management go hand in hand.

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Loyalty Program Food Waste Customer Service 52

MBB Hospitality

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Implementing sustainability practices, such as composting or donating excess food, not only reduces costs but also resonates with eco-conscious consumers. Automated kitchen equipment can lead to more consistent portion sizes and quicker preparation times, reducing both labor and food costs.

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